Honolulu (October 2021) – TICKETS ARE LIVE for Oʻahu miniFRINGE 2021! Join the new Oʻahu Fringe Festival organizing staff and a stellar lineup of live local performers this November 4, 5 and 6. Several shows will also be streaming for free online via Facebook Live, for a special segment called FRINGE@HOME. 

Similar to other Fringe festivals around the world, O’ahu Fringe features performances in a variety of genres. This year includes music, dance, comedy, culture, storytelling, and even a cabaret-style variety show. Because of the pandemic and global COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 event will be a miniFRINGE, a scaled-down version of Oʻahu Fringe Festival with fewer venues and all local Hawaiʻi performers.

This year’s shows will be staged at Downtown Art Center (1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor), and NextDoor nightclub (43 N. Hotel St.)

Tickets for each show are set at $10. On Saturday and Sunday at NextDoor, an All-Night Pass is also available at a discounted price if attendees wish to stay and see all three shows each night. Tickets are available at oahufringe.com or oahufringe.eventbrite.com. FRINGE@HOME shows will be free and available for public viewing on the Oʻahu Fringe Festival Facebook page during and after the performances. 

FEATURED 2021 PERFORMERS & SHOWS

Waves of Generations: Two performing artists of different backgrounds in Hawaiʻi, Bonnie Kim and Sean-Joseph Choo, explore their Korean heritage.



Brian KM Live!: A showcase of original compositions from performer-composer Brian Kavolius-Matherne and his friendly computer, Stan.



Nothing in Moderation: Tempting Fate at 19: Honolulu singer/songwriter James McCarthy recounts the start of his artistic and professional life.
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Weird Folk: James B. McCarthy showcases songs that are striking, strange or absurd.



Oil in the Alley's CONCEPT ALBUM: Oil in the Alley is the rockingest rock band that ever rocked rock, at least in the improv scene.



Jeff Gere's Tales to Chew On: Master storyteller Jeff Gere tells twisting, inspiring, and just weird tales that have never been heard before.



Things I Don't Tell You: Three dance-theatre solos by Taiwanese dance educator, dance-maker and performer Peiling Kao.



The Love Café: Pandemic Edition: An all-live, COVID-compliant, interactive cabaret-style variety show with local artists Ruth Shiroma Foster and Becky McGarvey.



To Make: Abstract: A live movement media art event with Jhalak Dance Company that features improvisation sketches and interactive video projection.